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Lake County Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July 2026

About Lake County

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Things to do in Lake County

What to do

Looking for things to do in Lake County? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.

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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Lake County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers

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What to eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Lake County dishes and foodie spots.

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Lake County Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Snoopy Park at Big American Park

Snoopy Park at Big American Park

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Illinois Locals' Secret Spring Park Map

Illinois Locals' Secret Spring Park Map

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If you come to Hawaii, be sure to spend half a day at Kualoa Ranch! The best of the ranch

If you come to Hawaii, be sure to spend half a day at Kualoa Ranch! The best of the ranch

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A journey through time at the Renaissance Carnival Ren Faire

A journey through time at the Renaissance Carnival Ren Faire

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🇮🇹 Cuneo – Italy’s Hidden Gem at the Foot of the Alps

🇮🇹 Cuneo – Italy’s Hidden Gem at the Foot of the Alps

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Life advice: Visit these treasures before leaving Chicago.

Life advice: Visit these treasures before leaving Chicago.

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Six Flags Chicago, known as the roller coaster mecca🎢

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Six Flags Chicago, known as the roller coaster mecca🎢

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Popular Types of Attractions in Lake County

Popular Attractions in Lake County

Genesee Theatre | The Racquet Club of Lake Bluff | Deer Path Art League | Fox Lake Metra Station | Tim Osmond Sports Complex | Old School Forest Preserve Sledding Hill | Russell Military Museum | Ellis Park - Round Lake Area Park District | Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center | Ravinia Festival | Centennial Ice Arena | Whitewood Park - Round Lake Area Park District | Martin Theatre at Ravinia | North Chicago | Six Flags Great America | Christ Church Highland Park | SafeHouse Farm Alpacas & Ye Olde Alpaca Shoppe | Knoll Park | Waukegan Sports Park | Lake Zurich Skatepark | Children's Neighborhood Museum - Round Lake Area Park District | Vernon Hills Athletic Complex | Mosquitoe Gallery | Children’s Park | Clearview Park | Grayslake Historical Society | Foss Park | Oakwood Park | Rosewood Park | Lake County Forest Preserve

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Popular Restaurants in Lake County

Thai Noodles Café | Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar | La Casa De Isaac & Moishe | Wings Etc. | O'Toole's Libertyville | Three Embers Restaurant | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | Greg's Frozen Custard | Egg Harbor Cafe | Authentico Mexican Restaurant & Bar | Tavern Steakhouse Libertyville | Sazon Cocina Mexicana | Starfish Sushi Lincolnshire | Coppolillo's Italian Steakhouse - Libertyville | Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria | Francesca's Intimo | Walker Bros. Original Pancake House | Lou Malnati's Pizzeria | Primo Steak & Seafood | Milwalky Taco | Little Szechwan Restaurant | Royal Thai | Sushi Badaya Highland Park | Bontà Pizzeria & Restaurant | Gale Street Inn - Diamond Lake, Mundelein | Dover Straits | Grillville | The Green Room Of Libertyville | Tacos El Norte Gurnee

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